How do I install Office XP SP3 without the disc

[Lulu]

I am trying to install Office XP SP3. It downloaded and installed so far,
then a dialogue box tells me to insert the Office XP professional disc. I no
longer have this disc despite looking everywhere. Is it possible to install
SP3 without the original disc ? If not, can I use someone elses Office XP
professional disc ? Any ideas ? Its very frustrating as I can't download
email attachments at the moment without SP3. HELP.........

 

[JoAnn Paules [MVP]]

You really need to locate your disk.

Did you get Office preinstalled on your computer or did you purchase it
separately?

 

[Lulu]

Hi, We bought the disc separately. The only disc I have is a Office XP
version 2002 media content disc. I've tried putting this into the drive but
I just get the same dialogue box back. We moved house recently I think the
disc was lost during the move - I've looked every where for it.

You really need to locate your disk.

Did you get Office preinstalled on your computer or did you purchase it
separately?

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

I am trying to install Office XP SP3. It downloaded and installed so far,
then a dialogue box tells me to insert the Office XP professional disc. I
no
longer have this disc despite looking everywhere. Is it possible to
install
SP3 without the original disc ? If not, can I use someone elses Office XP
professional disc ? Any ideas ? Its very frustrating as I can't download
email attachments at the moment without SP3. HELP.........

 

[Mary Sauer]

Scroll down to the bottom of the update, there is a download there for folks
without the Office disks.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...FD-6F69-4289-8BD1-EB966BCDFB5E&displaylang=en

 

[JoAnn Paules [MVP]]

Okay - If you are in the US or Canada:
How to order a replacement CD for Microsoft Office
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;302822

If you no longer have your Product ID, use Belarc Advisor to locate it.
http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html

They can replace your Office CDs (*retail only*, not OEM) for about $30.

(In the meantime, follow Mary's advice.)

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

Hi, We bought the disc separately. The only disc I have is a Office XP
version 2002 media content disc. I've tried putting this into the drive
but
I just get the same dialogue box back. We moved house recently I think
the
disc was lost during the move - I've looked every where for it.

You really need to locate your disk.

Did you get Office preinstalled on your computer or did you purchase it
separately?

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

I am trying to install Office XP SP3. It downloaded and installed so
far,
then a dialogue box tells me to insert the Office XP professional disc.
I
no
longer have this disc despite looking everywhere. Is it possible to
install
SP3 without the original disc ? If not, can I use someone elses Office
XP
professional disc ? Any ideas ? Its very frustrating as I can't
download
email attachments at the moment without SP3. HELP.........

 

[Lulu]

Thank you I'll try that. I apprececiate the help.

Okay - If you are in the US or Canada:
How to order a replacement CD for Microsoft Office
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;302822

If you no longer have your Product ID, use Belarc Advisor to locate it.
http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html

They can replace your Office CDs (*retail only*, not OEM) for about $30.

(In the meantime, follow Mary's advice.)

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

Hi, We bought the disc separately. The only disc I have is a Office XP
version 2002 media content disc. I've tried putting this into the drive
but
I just get the same dialogue box back. We moved house recently I think
the
disc was lost during the move - I've looked every where for it.

You really need to locate your disk.

Did you get Office preinstalled on your computer or did you purchase it
separately?

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]



I am trying to install Office XP SP3. It downloaded and installed so
far,
then a dialogue box tells me to insert the Office XP professional disc.
I
no
longer have this disc despite looking everywhere. Is it possible to
install
SP3 without the original disc ? If not, can I use someone elses Office
XP
professional disc ? Any ideas ? Its very frustrating as I can't
download
email attachments at the moment without SP3. HELP.........

 

[Lulu]

Thank you for your help. I'll try it out.

Scroll down to the bottom of the update, there is a download there for folks
without the Office disks.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...FD-6F69-4289-8BD1-EB966BCDFB5E&displaylang=en

--
Mary Sauer MSFT MVP
http://office.microsoft.com/
http://msauer.mvps.org/
news://msnews.microsoft.com

 

[Mary Sauer]

Did you go to the URL that was posted? The download is still on the page, almost
to the bottom.